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The Southbank Centre has announced that iconic singer and musician Chaka Khan will be the 29th curator of its annual contemporary music festival, Meltdown. 

Providence Performing Arts Center celebrates the new year with the return of ‘Ain’t Too Proud,’ the stylish, spirited 2019 Tony-winning musical about the unparalleled career and personal trials and tribulations of one of the most successful soul acts in history, The Temptations.

22-time GRAMMY® Award winners U2 have been announced for a special performance and award presentation at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® from Sphere in Las Vegas. Previously announced GRAMMY Awards performers include Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Travis Scott.

Join Rachel Tucker and Tori Allen-Martin as they join the cast of Wild About You! Get all the details on this exciting cast announcement featuring Eric McCormack and Oliver Tompsett.

Rita Ora has released a new version of her single “Shape Of Me” featuring country music icon Keith Urban now. Announced by Rita on her mother’s 60th birthday last week, “Shape Of Me” is an ode to her mother. Co-written by Rita, the original version of “Shape Of Me” featured on Rita's You & I album. Watch the video!

The new song is characterized by its empowering message of finding peace. 'Paper Crown,' with its early 2000s Avril Lavigne vibes, contributes to the nostalgic essence of Leah Jane's upcoming EP. Its creation was a collaborative effort with Selfish Things members Alex Biro and Mike Ticar, alongside Neil Mcinnis, and Mike Tompa (Silverstein, Cindë).

To inaugurate its 10th anniversary season, New Mexico Actors Lab has announced that Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross will return for a third benefit production, this time performing a staged reading of Lanford Wilson's endearing love story, Talley's Folly.

Produced by Live Nation, the 27-date tour will see Avril perform her biggest songs to-date including the RIAA 3x platinum-certified “Complicated,” the 2x platinum-certified “Sk8er Boi,” the 2x platinum-certified “Girlfriend,” the platinum-certified “Here's To Never Growing Up,” and many more from her record-smashing catalog.

Doubt: A Parable begins preview performances on Friday, February 2, 2024 and opens officially on Thursday,  February 29, 2024. Meet the cast of Doubt: A Parable here!

London-based pop riser RIKA has unveiled the music video for her new single ‘Long Shot' ft. Jamie Miller. Starring both artists as love interests, the enchanting, story-led visual captures the concept of pondering all those words left unsaid, suppressing true feelings and reflecting on life's ‘what ifs'.

The best-selling duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn, announced their forthcoming REBOOT 2024 Tour produced by Live Nation. Kicking off in West Palm Beach, FL on May 3 the Country Music Hall of Famers will hit the road for more than 20 dates across the United States and Canada, bringing their indelible energy to the stage.

Intelligence by Sarah Grochalahas been announced as the winning script for The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2023. Launched in 2019 and produced by Ellie Keel and Paines Plough, the Prize is the only national prize to champion and support exceptional playwrights who identify as female or non-binary.

Tabb has received the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, the highest award bestowed by the Governor of North Carolina.

RIKA releases her highly-teased EP, Conversations I've Never Had, featuring new single ‘Long Shot' ft. Jamie Miller. Released via Warner Music India, the five-track project is an introduction to RIKA's refined songwriting and impressive vocal prowess, revealing her authentic self and proving her a major player in global pop stardom. 

Basilica Hudson x 24-HOUR DRONE festival announces open call for artists. Find out more about this year's lineup and how to get involved.

Experience the ACA Cinema Project film series 'Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux' at Japan Society from Feb. 15-24.

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company have revealed the full line-up of artists for New Musicals Mixtape.

Six new members were recently elected to the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse, bringing the total to 26. The new Playhouse trustees are Dave Altman of Westport, Ben Frimmer of Weston, Darnell K. Graham of Bridgeport, Rashana J. Graham of Bridgeport, Anne Keefe of Weston, and Jonathan H. Levy of Westport. 

Past recipients of the Golden Eddie include Spike Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Kathleen Kennedy, Christopher Nolan, Lauren Shuler Donner, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Guillermo del Toro, Vince Gilligan, J.J. Abrams, Nancy Meyers, Martin Scorsese, Norman Jewison, Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas, and the Sundance Institute, among others.

Symphony Space has announced additional Spring 2024 programming. The coming months abound with bespoke evenings that offer playful and candid experiences of some of today's most beloved voices in music, literature, theater, and more.

Symphony Space has revealed additional Spring 2024 programming. See performance dates and learn who is taking part!

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.

Charlotte St. Martin, renowned President of The Broadway League since 2006, has decided to retire from the League, effective February 16, 2024.

Get a first look at footage of Boy George as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway.

Japan's most talked about rising star, Akihiro Nishino, has adapted his sensation-causing book-turned- anime film, Poupelle of Chimney Town, for the stage. Now, that stage adaptation is receiving a by-invitation-only presentation in New York this week.